Free!

Hey.

Hi, Haru? Do you have a minute?

Yeah, what's up?

You know how we bought suits for the

University Entrance Ceremony yesterday?

Well, it looks like they gave me the voucher

for your suit on accident.

So yeah, I was wondering if you might have mine.

I've got it.

Really? Okay good. That's a relief.

I couldn't find it anywhere, so I was starting to worry

that I might've dropped it.

Wanna meet up later today and grab our suits together?

Good thinkin'.

Yeah. Would you be free to meet up at six?

I've got a few places I need to stop by beforehand.

Don't tell me you're still trying to hunt down

those presents for Ren and Ran.

I am. Apparently they're super popular.

None of the stores I've been to had any in stock. But still...

...sounds like the twins have wanted these for a long time,

so I'm gonna try and track some down before their birthday.

Okay. Well, hopefully you'll be able to find them.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Anyway, I'll see you at the store at six.

Right. I'll be in touch later.

I'd better go soon. I've got my keys and wallet on me...

Wait. Where's... Where's my bag?

I think we drove past here in the truck,

but I'm not sure. Aw, I don't see it anywhere.

Crap! This event is a do-or-die,

once-in-a-lifetime chance for Iwatobi!

But we lost the beak in transport.

And Fujii was supposed to wear the costume,

but now he's running late!

He says he won't be able to make it until four PM.

That isn't even close to soon enough--

the first match'll be over!

You wear it in his place, Kasahara!

I would, but I have a crippling fear of mascot costumes.

Well then why did you take this job?

We do nothing but follow a mascot around!

Won't you be fine once you're inside the thing?

Too scary.

I'd do it myself if not for my hernia.

It's all over. Little Iwatobi's gonna lose by default.

Don't even talk like that, we're not gonna let that happen!

Our mission is to make Little Iwatobi's name famous!

To help all of Japan to recognize the greatness

of the town of Iwatobi!

Wow, Yamanaka.

Our Little Iwatobi's about to dive to the future.

Yeah? Then I sure hope you have a plan.

Indeed I do. Before the first match of the tournament,

we're gonna find ourselves a beak,

and a substitute wrestler!

Hm! Yes, sir!

Hm?

This looks like... Little Iwatobi's beak.

But why is it here?

They're sold out everywhere. Oh well.

Where do I go to next? Uh...

"Regional Mascot Sumo"?

Bet Haru would love that.

I'm roughly ten meters from the target.

According to my best estimate,

I should be working with a zero point five meter

per second tailwind, with a moderate drift to the left.

So if my calculations are correct...

...with this much force...

...coming from this angle...

...I'll hit dead on!

Huh? The wind suddenly shifted.

Why?!

Aw, man. That wasn't even close.

Yeah!

I'm sorry.

No worries.

I think you go next, Momo.

Okay! Here goes!

Behold my Ultra Stream Otter Kick!

What?! Two panels!

Momo's crazy, but he's still a real threat...

No way. He had such sloppy form.

All right!

A fabulous prize, woo hoo!

Hey, Rei. Ya want some?

I'd love some, thank you, Nagisa.

Does Iwatobi throw a festival like this every year?

No. This is the first one.

The chamber of commerce started it to try to liven up the town.

It seems to be going pretty well. I like it.

Yeah. I'm glad we got a chance to relax, after a whole

spring break of "Mikoshiba's special training."

Heh. It feels as though providence brought us

to this festival to reward our hard work.

A little surprise gift from the spring breeze itself.

Yeah. Sure.

I doubt I would've come here if you hadn't invited me,

so thanks, Nagisa.

Of course, festivals are always more fun with lots of people.

Not that you guys aren't fun,

but I wish Gou could've made it out, too.

She's with her family right now, but she said she'd come later.

Yahoo!

Oh! Say, does anyone else feel like getting lunch soon?

Yes, I could eat.

All the snacks I had just made me hungrier for some real food.

Hey! Here's an idea!

Let's grab some food and then eat over there!

Iwatobi's doing a sumo match?

Yeah, they're having a mascot tournament in Tokyo,

and the whole thing'll be streamed online.

What even is a Little Iwatobi?

H-Huh?! Oh, come on!

Iwa means "boulder," tobi means "black kite,"

so it's a boulder-headed bird!

You might also want to mention that it's the regional mascot.

Yeah, I've seen it before.

Gotta say, a bird with a rock for a head is pretty weird.

Give it a rest, it's not that weird!

Just look at the screen. Little Iwatobi's adorable!

And he'll be even cuter in motion,

so let's cheer him on together!

Oh.

It figures Rin would've stopped by before he left.

'Course he would.

Hey, Dad. I'm guessing Rin told you this himself.

But he's leaving home to do some training in Australia,

so please watch over him while he's away.

And please watch over me and Mom, too.

We'll be counting on you.

You've given him quite the workload.

That's cause I know Dad can handle it!

Anyway, I gotta go.

The festival's already gotten started.

Why the rush? Got a date?

No way.

I'm just going to meet up

with Hana and a few other friends, that's all.

Oh. All right, I'll let you leave it at that for now.

'Kay, I'd better get going.

I'll call you when I'm on my way home.

Sure. You make good choices, all right?

Rin and Gou are both doing great, dear.

We love you.

It's finally time to take on the world.

Hey, old man. You're watchin' right?

'Cause I'm just gettin' started.

'Sup, Kisumi?

Yo!

So, I kinda got lost on the way over here.

Hey, at least you made it.

Heck yeah. How've ya been?

I see you're already getting a head start

in the working man department, what's that like?

Oh, well, my uncle's in real estate and this is his office.

I've been working here since spring break started.

It's a good gig.

That would explain why you weren't in Iwatobi!

It was my first time back in ages. I missed you, man.

I heard you brought a whole bunch of millet dumplings

for my family. Hayato was super excited.

Oh, yeah. Your brother's growing up crazy fast.

Threw me for a loop.

Anyway, I brought a few things for you, too.

Oh, cool, thanks!

I gotta admit, you're unexpectedly considerate

when it comes to this kinda thing.

Why would that be unexpected?

Do ya wanna stick around and have some tea?

I would If I could, but I need to run and pick up

my suit for the entrance ceremony.

Gotta do what'cha gotta do.

Hm. At least we're goin' to the same college,

am I right? I'll catch you at the ceremony.

Right, I'll see ya pretty soon then.

So you got in with a sports recommendation?

Yeah.

Well, now I can't wait for college.

I'll get to play basketball with ya.

I got in for swimming, you know that, dude!

Ha! Yeah. Hey, before you take off, one thing.

The other day, Makoto and Haru came--

-- -- Ah. One second.

Shoot. It's from my sister.

I'm s'posed to grab a few things for her. I'd better go.

Thanks for the present. You're good.

No prob, Kisumi. I'll see ya. Take care.

Sure thing.

Well. It's fine, I'll have lots of chances to tell him later.

Can't seem to find them anywhere.

Sorry! I didn't see you. Little Iwatobi?

Wait!

Sir. I take it you know who Little Iwatobi is?

Uh. Yeah. I mean I'm from Iwatobi, so there's that.

Oh, yeah, he's the one.

Agreed. He's athletic, and the right height.

What now?

You don't have a crippling fear of mascot costumes,